Privacy Policy
Last updated 5th August 2026
Your Privacy Matters
At Your Local Private Investigator Ltd, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights under UK data protection law.
We understand that contacting a private investigator can involve sensitive personal matters. Any information you provide is treated with the highest level of confidentiality and managed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
Company Name: Your Local Private Investigator Ltd
Website: www.yourlocalprivateinvestigator.co.uk
Email: enquiries@yourlocalprivateinvestigator.co.uk
Telephone: 07859 412454
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us using the details above.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
Information You Provide
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Postal address
- Details of your enquiry
- Information relating to your investigation
- Payment information (where applicable)
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Website usage statistics
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
This information helps us improve our website and protect it from misuse.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Respond to your enquiries
- Provide our investigation services
- Communicate during an investigation
- Prepare reports and evidence
- Process payments
- Meet our legal obligations
- Improve our website and customer service
- Prevent fraud and unlawful activity
We only use personal information where there is a lawful basis to do so.
Lawful Bases for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we process personal information using one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Our legitimate business interests
- Establishing, exercising or defending legal claims where applicable
Confidentiality
Confidentiality is fundamental to our business.
Information provided to us is only shared with authorised personnel who require access in order to provide our services or where disclosure is required by law.
We never sell your personal information to third parties.
Sharing Your Information
We may share information with:
- Professional advisers
- Legal representatives
- Law enforcement agencies where legally required
- Courts or regulatory authorities where required by law
- Trusted service providers who support our business operations
Any third parties processing information on our behalf are required to keep it secure and confidential.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information against:
- Unauthorised access
- Accidental loss
- Misuse
- Alteration
- Disclosure
- Destruction
While no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we continually review our security measures to help safeguard your information.
Data Retention
We only retain personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Deliver our services
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Maintain appropriate business records
Once information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our website.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyse website traffic
- Improve website performance
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some parts of the website may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information where applicable
- Restrict certain types of processing
- Object to certain processing activities
- Request transfer of your information where appropriate
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Some rights may be limited where exemptions apply under data protection legislation.
Making a Privacy Request
If you wish to exercise any of your rights or have questions regarding your personal information, please contact us using the details provided at the top of this page.
We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within the timescales required by law.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal information, please contact us first so we have the opportunity to resolve your concerns.
If you remain dissatisfied, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, our services or business practices.
The latest version will always be published on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how Your Local Private Investigator Ltd processes personal information, please contact us:
Email: enquiries@yourlocalprivateinvestigator.co.uk
Telephone: 07859 412454
We are committed to handling all enquiries professionally, confidentially and in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation.
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